Gwinnett County Commissioners — Work Session, March 3, 2026
This is a summary of the official Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session held on March 3, 2026. The Board reviewed and approved numerous contract renewals and new business items, including appointments to various advisory boards, IT services, and park improvements. Key approvals included a contract for Bethesda Park pickleball courts, a library headquarters renovation funded by SPLOST, and road improvements on Beaver Ruin Road.
Topics
- procedural
- contracts
- public_safety
- grants
- it_technology
- parks
- finance
- appointments
- animals
- zoning
- libraries
- splost
- transportation
- water_sewer
Actions
Approval of Agenda
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Approval of Agenda {Action: Approved Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes}
2026-0253 — Renew contract for inspection and testing of fire sprinkler systems
approved · 235500 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL005-22, provision of inspection and testing of fire sprinkler systems on an annual contract (March 20, 2026 through March 19, 2027), with Alliance Fire Protection Services, Inc., amount not to exceed $235,500.00.
2026-0254 — Renew contract for purchase of various proteins
approved · 268000 (not to exceed) · Multiple Departments · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL094-24, purchase of various proteins on a six-month contract (March 22, 2026 through September 21, 2026), with Performance Foodservice and Sutherland's Foodservice, Inc., amount not to exceed $268,000.00. This contract is funded 42.2% by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
2026-0207 — Renew contract for document processing services for Voter Registrations and Elections
approved · 399659.9 (not to exceed) · Elections · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL032-25, provision of document processing services for Voter Registrations and Elections on an annual contract (May 22, 2026 through May 21, 2027), with Runbeck Election Services, LLC, amount not to exceed $399,659.90.
2026-0238 — Renew contract for countywide wireless voice and data services
approved · 3031781 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew OS128, countywide wireless voice and data services on an annual contract (April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027), with AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile USA, using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, amount not to exceed $3,031,781.00.
2026-0185 — Renew contract for repair and replacement of playground parts
approved · 140000 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew SS003-23, repair and replacement of playground parts on an annual contract (March 19, 2026 through March 18, 2027), per the attached recommendation letter, amount not to exceed $140,000.00.
2026-0190 — Renew contract for purchase of swimming pool chemicals
approved · 125000 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL013-25, purchase of swimming pool chemicals on an annual contract (April 16, 2026 through April 15, 2027), with HanCHEM Corporation and Leslie's Poolmart, Inc., amount not to exceed $125,000.00.
2026-0196 — Renew contract for fiscal impact analysis consulting services
approved · 250000 (not to exceed) · Planning & Development · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew RP055-24, provision of fiscal impact analysis consulting services on an annual contract (May 6, 2026 through May 5, 2027), with Econsult Solutions, Inc. and TischlerBise, Inc., amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
2026-0198 — Renew contract for landscaping maintenance and chemical application
approved · 376764.68 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew BL018-25, provision of landscaping maintenance and chemical application at various Gwinnett County facilities on an annual contract (April 8, 2026 through April 7, 2027), with Residential Enhancements, Inc. dba RE Global, amount not to exceed $376,764.68.
2026-0202 — Renew contract for printing and mailing of motor vehicle and property tax notices
approved · 161000 (not to exceed) · Tax Commissioner · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew PA007-22, printing and mailing of motor vehicle and property tax notices and other miscellaneous mailings on an annual contract (April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027), with Envelopes and Forms, Inc. dba SureBill, amount not to exceed $161,000.00.
2026-0200 — Resignation of Tonya Andersen and appointment of Gabrielle Joan Esquivel to Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Watkins
Approval to accept the resignation of Tonya Andersen from the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council and appoint Gabrielle Joan Esquivel to serve the unexpired term. Term expires December 31, 2027. District 3/Watkins
2026-0223 — Appoint David Post and Brandon Hartley to Police Citizens Advisory Board
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp
Approval to appoint to the Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board: Incumbent David Post, District 4 appointment, and Brandon Hartley as the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Representative, Board of Commissioners appointment (Incumbent Pat McDonough). Terms expire January 31, 2028.
2026-0227 — Appoint Bess Walthour and Rich Edinger to Zoning Board of Appeals
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Ku
Approval to appoint Incumbents Bess Walthour, District 1 and Rich Edinger, District 2 to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Terms expire February 28, 2027.
2026-0257 — Appoint Patricia Wagner to Human Services Advisory Board
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Holtkamp
Approval to appoint Patricia Wagner to the Gwinnett County Human Services Advisory Board. Member serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. Incumbent Kim Phillips. District 4/Holtkamp
2026-0315 — Appoint Nicola McIntyre to Tree Advisory Committee
approved · Commissioners · Motion: Ku
Approval to appoint Nicola McIntyre to the Tree Advisory Committee as the Development Advisory Committee Representative. Term expires December 31, 2027. Incumbent D.A. Williams. Board of Commissioners Appointment
2026-0287 — Contract with Create Gwinnett, Inc. for Arts and Creative Economy Master Plan
approved · 50000 · Financial Services · Motion: Ku
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute a contract with Create Gwinnett, Inc. in support of the implementation of the Arts and Creative Economy Master Plan in the amount of $50,000.00.
2026-0226 — Award contract for employee service awards program
approved · 79404.47 (not to exceed) · Human Resources · Motion: Ku
Award RP004-26, provision of an employee service awards program on a multi-year contract, to Black Forest LTD. The initial term of this contract shall be March 3, 2026 through December 31, 2026, amount not to exceed $79,404.47.
2026-0203 — Ratify contract for medical examinations and drug screenings
approved · 36361.44 · Human Resources · Motion: Ku
Ratification of RP038-21, provision of medical examinations, drug screenings and miscellaneous job-related medical screenings for employees and applicants on an annual contract (February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026), with Occupational Health Centers of Georgia, P.C. dba Concentra Medical Centers, in the amount of $36,361.44.
2026-0204 — Ratify contract for individual stop loss coverage
approved · 63858.72 · Human Resources · Motion: Ku
Ratification of BL117-24, provision of individual stop loss coverage on an annual contract (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025), with Aetna Life Insurance Company, in the amount of $63,858.72.
2026-0205 — Ratify contract for dental program
approved · 323991.02 · Human Resources · Motion: Ku
Ratification of RP011-23, provision of a dental program on an annual contract (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025), with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, in the amount of $323,991.02.
2026-0206 — Ratify contract for family planning program
approved · 170300 · Human Resources · Motion: Ku
Ratification of RP032-21, provision of a family planning program on an annual contract (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025), with Maven Clinic Co., in the amount of $170,300.00.
2026-0064 — Award contract for Unified Crime Intelligence platform
approved · 1307055.63 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku
Award RP028-25, provision and implementation of a Unified Crime Intelligence platform on a multi-year contract, to Peregrine Technologies, Inc. The initial term of this contract shall be March 3, 2026 through December 31, 2026, amount not to exceed $1,307,055.63.
2026-0244 — Renew Microsoft Enterprise agreement and true-up
approved · 7195505.59 (not to exceed) · Information Technology Services · Motion: Ku
Approval to renew OS002-17, Microsoft Enterprise agreement and true-up on an annual contract (May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027), with Dell Marketing, L.P., using a competitively procured State of Georgia contract, amount not to exceed $7,195,505.59, and ratification of $225,438.79.
2026-0276 — Award contract for construction of Bethesda Park pickleball courts
approved · 967378.87 (not to exceed) · Parks and Recreation · Motion: Ku
Award BL020-26, construction of Bethesda Park pickleball courts, to J.G. Leone Enterprises, Inc., amount not to exceed $967,378.87.
2026-0172 — Award contract for purchase of miscellaneous equipment and surplus disposal
approved · 375155.75 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Holtkamp
Award OS003-26, purchase of miscellaneous equipment, to Ariens Company; Deere and Company; and Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, using competitively procured State of Georgia contracts, amount not to exceed $375,155.75, and approval to surplus/dispose of assets...
2026-0265 — Award contract for Department of Support Services office build out, addition, and site development
approved · 6365000 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Holtkamp
Award BL141-25, Department of Support Services office build out, addition, and site development project, to Place Services, Inc., amount not to exceed $6,365,000.00.
2026-0269 — Award contract for Library Administration Headquarters renovation project
approved · 5273000 (not to exceed) · Support Services · Motion: Holtkamp
Award BL016-26, Library Administration Headquarters renovation project, to Multiplex, LLC, amount not to exceed $5,273,000.00. This contract is funded 46% by the 2017 SPLOST Program.
2026-0256 — Convey right of way and easements to City of Norcross
approved · 6400 (estimated revenue) · Support Services · Motion: Carden
Approval/authorization for the Chairwoman to execute any and all documents necessary to convey 155.80 square feet of right of way, 5,972.87 square feet of construction easement, and 288.93 square feet of driveway easement for $6,400.00 to City of Norcross, Tax Parcel No. R6225 262.
2026-0215 — Award contract for Beaver Ruin Road operational improvements
approved · 5025668.18 (not to exceed) · Transportation · Motion: Ku
Award BL017-26, Beaver Ruin Road operational improvements, to Azimuth Contractors, LLC, amount not to exceed $5,025,668.18. This contract is funded by the 2017 SPLOST Program and the Gateway 85 Community Improvement District, which is utilizing a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grant.
2026-0139 — Award contract for Alfa Laval dewatering centrifuges products and services
approved · 400000 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku
Award SS001-26, provision of products and services for Alfa Laval dewatering centrifuges on an annual contract (March 3, 2026 through March 2, 2027), to Alfa Laval, Inc., amount not to exceed $400,000.00.
2026-0180 — Award contract for purchase and installation of blowers at Shoal Creek Filter Plant
approved · 217782.5 (not to exceed) · Water Resources · Motion: Ku
Award BL013-26, purchase and installation of blowers at Shoal Creek Filter Plant, to Cornerstone H20, LLC, amount not to exceed $217,782.50.
Adjournment
approved · Vote: 5-0 · Motion: Ku · Second: Carden
Adjourn 10:26 AM Motion: Ku Second: Carden Vote: 5-0; Hendrickson-Yes; Carden-Yes; Ku-Yes; Watkins-Yes; Holtkamp-Yes
Sources
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